Daily Experience
This National Historic Landmark resides on Dakota homeland, at the confluence of the two rivers known as Bdote, with history spanning 10,000 years. Here, the stories and experiences of many people converge and collide, and continue to unfold today.
June 6 - September 6, 2026
Historic Fort Snelling is open Wednesday-Sunday during the summer. The Plank Museum & Visitor Center is open 10:00am to 4:30pm. This building includes the Many Voices, Many Stories, One Place exhibit, orientation film, additional historic displays, and the gift shop.
The historic fort is open for self-exploration, with interpretive staff stationed throughout the site. You may also join a brief tour included with site admission.
15 minute "Fort 101" tours are offered at 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 1:30, and 2:30.
Scheduled historic demonstrations take place throughout the day:
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Flag raising: 10:15
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Rifle demonstrations & marching: 11:00 & 2:00
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Historic baseball game: 12:00
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Artillery talk: 1:00
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Flag lowering: 3:45
*Excludes special event dates: 6/13, 6/19, 7/4, 7/18, and 8/8
